Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/916,587

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

2800

Examiner

THOMAS, COURTNEY D

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

GE Precision Healthcare LLC

Assignee

GE Precision Healthcare LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 919 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS, COURTNEY D View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

819 granted / 919 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

932

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§103

39.5%

-0.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 919 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

2800

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+9.1%)

2y 0m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 919 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.